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CX54 FCA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,722 mi
Last recorded95,722 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 FCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 95,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2020 95,721 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2019 91,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 88,091 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 83,687 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 78,883 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 19 Feb 2015 69,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,104 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 63,624 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 63,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine light on

Pass 9 Feb 2013 59,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,473 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,593 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 53,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,838 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 48,838 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,558 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 47,519 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,845 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,609 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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CX54 FCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX54 FCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CX54 FCA registered?

CX54 FCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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